Shock Top Extract Clone Recipe

This Shock Top extract clone recipe is a refreshing and hazy Belgian-style wheat ale characterized by its bright citrus notes and subtle coriander spice. It offers a smooth mouthfeel with a clean, crisp finish that is perfect for warm-weather enjoyment.

Fermentables

8 oz Flaked Wheat (Steep in muslin bag at 155°F for 30 minutes to add grain complexity)

4 oz Flaked Oats (Steep in muslin bag to improve silky mouthfeel)

6 lbs Pilsen Light DME (Base malt extract for a light, clean fermentable profile)

1 lb Wheat Dry Malt Extract (Provides the characteristic wheat proteins for head retention and haze)

Hops Schedule

1 oz Willamette (5% AA) @ 60 min (Provides mild, earthy bitterness to balance the malt)

0.50 oz Hallertau Mittelfruh (4% AA) @ 5 min (Adds subtle floral and spicy aroma)

Yeast

Wyeast 3944 Belgian Witbier - Produces moderate phenols and esters essential for the style; ferments clean.

Additional Ingredients

1 oz Sweet Orange Peel (Dried) (Add at 5 minutes for classic citrus flavor)

0.50 oz Crushed Coriander Seeds (Add at 5 minutes for authentic Belgian spice character)

Brewing Instructions

Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F and steep the flaked wheat and oats in a muslin bag for 30 minutes. Do not let the water temperature exceed 170°F.

Remove grain bag and bring the water to a boil, adding the LME and DME while stirring to

prevent scorching.

Return to a boil and add the Willamette hops for the 60-minute boil duration.

At 15 minutes, add a clarifier (Irish moss or Whirlfloc tablet).

At 5 minutes remaining, add the orange peel, coriander, and Hallertau hops.

Turn off heat and cool the wort rapidly to approximately 80°F.

Transfer to your sanitized fermenter and top up with cold water to reach the 5.5-gallon mark.

Aerate the wort vigorously and pitch the yeast. Seal the fermenter with an airlock and store in a dark, temperate location.

Notes

Fermentation

Temperature: 67-72°F

Duration: 2 weeks primary, 2 weeks bottle conditioning – Allow to condition for an additional 2 weeks in bottles for best carbonation.

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Nutrition Facts

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